If I had a uniform for the summer, it would be the maxi dress.  I own at least ten of these flattering frocks in my closet and take every opportunity to wear them.  Whether brunching with the girls on a sunny Sunday or scouting the local farmer’s market, you can’t go wrong wearing a maxi dress.  What makes the maxi even more versatile is that you can dress it up or down with shoes and accessories.  For day, espadrilles, flip-flops or flats keep things casual; for night, zhush up the maxi with jeweled sandals or heels.

Topshop Tie Dye Maxi Dress | Topshop Slinky Triangle Maxi Dress | Dorothy Perkins Black maxi dress | By Malene Birger Plica pleated cotton maxi dress

Rebecca Minkoff Long Dehlia draped silk-jersey maxi dress | Dorothy Perkins Blue ruffle maxi dress | Merona Womens Ruffle Front Maxi Dress | Xhilaration Juniors Ruffle Neck Halter Maxi Dress

Melissa Odabash Black Leopard Print Barrie Maxi Dress | Thakoon Addition Cabbage Rose Maxi Dress | Dorothy Perkins Multi floral ruffle maxi dress | Topshop Pixelated Waist Maxi Dress

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